How to Forget a Network on Android

This wikiHow teaches you how to stop your Android from automatically connecting to a Wi-Fi network in your device's Connections list.

Steps

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    Open your Android's Settings app. The Settings icon looks like a gray gear or wrench icon on most Android devices.
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    Find the Wireless & Networks heading. This section will be at the top of your Settings menu.
    • Depending on your device model and current software, you might have to tap a Connections tab at the top of your screen.
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    Tap Wi-Fi under Wireless & Networks.
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    Slide the Wi-Fi switch to On position. It's located in the upper-right corner of your screen. You will now see a list of all available Wi-Fi networks around you.
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    Tap and hold on the network you want to forget. It will open a pop-up window with network options.
    • Depending on your device and software, you might need to tap on the network instead of tapping and holding.
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    Tap Forget network or Forget in the pop-up. Your device will disconnect from this network and stop connecting to it automatically.
    • If you want to connect to the same Wi-Fi network again in the future, you might have to enter a security password.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    I seem to have accidentally added the Tim Horton's chain WIFI to my "forget" list. It doesn't even show as an available network anymore. How do I get it back?
    Ahmed Fawser
    Ahmed Fawser
    Community Answer
    If it isn't showing in the available networks lists, that network isn't available anymore or you are not in the range.
  • Question
    My network is showing not in range, then how can I connect?
    Ahmed Fawser
    Ahmed Fawser
    Community Answer
    Try restarting your phone or contact your network provider. Probably, it is a bug on your network. Try restarting your Wi-Fi too.
  • Question
    If I long press to delete I only get the address with option to cancel or connect, no 'forget' box. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.t
    Gustavo Pichardo
    Gustavo Pichardo
    Community Answer
    Some devices only require you to tap the WiFi. The forget button then would be located where it would say connect.
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Warnings

  • Make sure that your device's Wi-Fi connection is On. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the list of available networks around you.
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Article SummaryX

1. Open your device's Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi under Wireless & Networks.
3. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to On.
4. Tap and hold on a network.
5. Tap Forget network.

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